Supreme Court Decision Causes Collapse of High Rabbinic Court

Posted on: February 16th, 2012

The law of unintended consequences hits Jews waiting for the Rabbinate's decisions, following what was considered an egalitarian ruling of the Supreme Court.

French Court Confirms Palestinian Father Lied in Notorious Intifada Shooting

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

A Palestinian man and his 12-year-old son became the symbol of the Intifada, caught in a fire exchange in the Gaza strip. Then it turned out the father lied about his own injuries.

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Tel Shiloh Declared a National Heritage Site

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

Thirty sites, including Tel Arad, the Herodium, and Beit Ha'Aztmaut in Tel Aviv have been declared National Heritage Sites. So it turns out the Jewish people are not in occupiers in Judea and Samaria after all.

Charges Brought Against Iranian Bomb Suspects in Bangkok

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

Unlike India's government, the Thais have no problem pointing the finger of blame squarely at Tehran. The similarities between the devices used in Bangkok and New Delhi may convince the Indians to change their pro-Iranian stance.

Tel Aviv Mayor May Downgrade Definition of Jewish State While Simpler Solutions Exist

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

Citing the hardships of poor residents who can't afford cars for their Shabbat outings, Mayor Huldai ignores a wonderful new service he himself created recently for his city.

Three Iranian Bombs Rock Downtown Bangkok

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

The blasts injured five people including a bombing suspect carrying an Iranian passport who blew off his own legs.

Tombs of Patriarchs, Rachel, Rejected for Heritage Funding

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

The absence of the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron and the Tomb of Rachel in Bethlehem from a list of sites to receive funding as part of Israel’s National Heritage program has raised the ire of MKs in support of Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria.

Iran: Israel Bombed Its Own Embassies

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

The art of protesting too much is best left to the professionals.

Blast Hits Israeli Target in India, Georgia Bomb Defused

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

Netanyahu points finger at Iran and Hezbollah in two coordinated bomb attacks on Israeli missions in New Delhi and Tblisi.

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Israel Study: Maternal Stress a Plus for Fetus

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

Children of mothers who experienced stress during pregnancy may have increased abilities to cope with mental and physical distress in maturity, according to a study out of the Faculty of Medicine at the Technion and Ha’Emek Hospital in Afula reported by Globes.

Newsweek: US Will “Look Other Way” on Israeli Strike on Iran

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

Newsweek magazine quoted Pentagon officials this week saying the US will “look the other way” regarding an impending Israeli airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities and the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists.  This is despite Washington’s interest in preventing warfare in the region, according to the report. The article alleges that Mossad Director Tamir Pardo’s was [...]

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“Milkman” Rabbi Predicts US Attack on Iran

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

The Givataim-based mystic, known for his accurate political and economic predictions, says Israel will not participate in the attack.

Jews Barred from Temple Mount, Feiglin Blames Provocateurs

Posted on: February 12th, 2012

Temple Mount was closed to Jews and non-Muslims on Sunday, after posters attributed to activist Moshe Feiglin called for the destruction of the mosques on the site.

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Terrorist Released in Shalit Deal Goes Back to Prison

Posted on: February 12th, 2012

36 year-old Ieman Sharuna, released as part of the Shalit deal, was re-arrested last week on suspicion of renewing his Hamas activity.

Dubbing Political Foe ”Fascist” May Prove Costly to Facebook Defendants

Posted on: February 12th, 2012

A Jerusalem district court begins hearings today on a suit by a Zionist organization claiming it was defamed by a leftist group that called it "fascist."

IAF to Tighten Rocket Detection and Alert Ties

Posted on: February 10th, 2012

Home Front Command moves its base of operation closer to the Air force's new missile detection system.

Recruits Must Renounce Dual Citizenship to Join Elite IDF Troops

Posted on: February 9th, 2012

Israel's submarine fleet joined a number of elite combat units requiring their new recruits to give up ties to their former homelands to qualify for security clearance.

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France Will Not Extradite Israeli Woman’s Hit and Run Killers

Posted on: February 9th, 2012

President Sarkozy told an assembly of Jewish dignitaries that Israel and the victim's family must seek justice for the killers in French court.

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Airport Customs Inspectors Block Gateway to Israel – Literally

Posted on: February 9th, 2012

As part of the nationwide strike yesterday, passengers found their path into Israel barricaded.

A New Party With An Old Platform For An Old-New Land

Posted on: February 8th, 2012

Chaim Amsalem, a current member of Knesset and former member of Shas, is in the midst of establishing yet another Israeli political party, called Am Shalem.

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